Job Title: Archives Processing Librarian
Job ID: 47206
Location: Central Campus
Open Date: 07/19/2022
Close Date: 08/14/2022
Job Type: Contractually limited Appointment
Employee Group: McMaster University Academic Librarians Association
Department: Library Acquisitions General
Salary Grade/Band: Level 1
Salary Range: $60,436.38 – $87,078.16
Hours per Week: 35

Job Description:

McMaster University Library is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative archivist to join the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections. The Archives Processing Librarian is responsible for a range of archival activities and supporting student and researcher access to archives and special collections in the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections. The incumbent will appraise, arrange, and describe archival fonds and collections acquired by the Ready Division. They will also assist in the management of the Division’s collections and provide research help in the Division’s reading room.

The successful candidate will:

• Appraise, arrange, and describe archives in all formats following accepted professional standards and practices. Work collaboratively with the Digital Archives Librarian in the processing of born-digital materials.
• Provide research help in the Ready Division, both in-person and via e-mail.
• Participate in the management of the Division’s collections, including their security, the proper storage of archives and books, and the efficient use of the Division’s storage spaces.
• Assist as requested in outreach activities and in promoting use of the Division’s collections by McMaster students and faculty, as well as external users.

This is a full time, 12-month contractually-limited appointment reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Distinctive Collections. Normally scheduled weekly hours will be Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours/week).

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have the following:

• A Master’s degree in Archival Studies, Library Science, or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of principles and methods used in the arrangement and description of archives or special collections materials.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. 
• A second Master’s degree in a field related to the Division’s collections.
• Experience in the arrangement and description of archives or special collections materials.

Compensation:

It is anticipated that the appointment will be made at the rank of Librarian I, with an annual salary range of $60,436.38 – $87,078.16. This position is included in the McMaster University Academic Librarians’ Association bargaining unit. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefit package. The full Position Responsibility Statement is available from the Library Human Resources Office. Further information about the University Library is available at http://library.mcmaster.ca.

Additional Information:

McMaster University Library expects librarians to be active and engaged with the broader library and research community through both professional service and professional or scholarly activity as defined in Article 3 of the MUALA Collective Agreement.

Qualified persons who wish to be considered for this opportunity should submit their curriculum vitae with a covering letter. The estimated start date for this position is October 3, 2022.

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